Description

Flucole 150 MG Tablet is an anti-fungal drug. It is used to prevent and treat infections caused by fungi and yeasts. It acts by stopping the growth and multiplication of these organisms.

Uses of Flucole 150 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Oropharyngeal Candidiasis

Flucole 150 MG Tablet is used to treat fungal infection in the mouth.

Esophageal Candidiasis

Flucole 150 MG Tablet is used to treat the fungal infection of the oesophagus or the "food pipe" causing odynophagia or painful swallowing.

Cryptococcal Meningitis

Flucole 150 MG Tablet is used to treat meningitis, a rare infection that affects the delicate membranes called meninges that covers the brain and spinal cord, caused by a group of fungi of Cryptococcus strain.

Vaginal Candidiasis

Urinary Tract Infection

Flucole 150 MG Tablet is used to treat fungal infections of the urinary tract.

Peritonitis

Flucole 150 MG Tablet is used to treat the fungal infection that causes inflammation of the peritoneum, a thin layer of tissue that covers the inside of the abdomen and most of the organs present within the abdomen.

Candidemia

Flucole 150 MG Tablet is used to treat Candidemia, a condition in which the fungus Candida enters the bloodstream and from the blood to eyes, kidneys, liver and brain causing Invasive candidemia.

Prophylaxis of Infections in Special Population

Flucole 150 MG Tablet is used for preventing possible fungal infections in people who are undergoing chemotherapy or have AIDS.

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Flucole 150 MG Tablet

Headachesevere

Nausea and Vomitingsevere

Abdominal pain

Diarrhea

Skin rash

QT Prolongationsevererare

Alopeciarare

Seizuressevererare

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Flucole 150 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of oral administration.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average of 30 hours. It may increase to 45 hours in elderly people.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If you use the medicine, you are advised to monitor the baby closely for any adverse effects.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Flucole 150 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Flucole 150 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Flucole 150 MG Tablet

Allergy

Flucole 150 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to this medicine.

QT Interval prolonging drugs

Flucole 150 MG Tablet is not recommended for co-administration with drugs that are known to cause specific changes in heart rhythm.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

Oral and topical forms: The missed dose of Flucole 150 MG Tablet should be taken/used as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already the time for your next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Since Flucole 150 MG Tablet injection is mostly administered by a healthcare professional in a clinical setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Overdose

Oral and Topical forms: Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of an overdose with Flucole 150 MG Tablet.
Injection: Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

Flucole 150 MG Tablet should be carefully administered in patients with impaired hepatic function. Suitable dosage adjustments and safety monitoring are necessary in such cases.

QT Prolongation

moderate

Flucole 150 MG Tablet should be very carefully administered in patients with pre-existing heart conditions. Suitable dosage adjustments and safety monitoring are recommended in such cases.

Kidney disease

moderate

Flucole 150 MG Tablet should be carefully administered in patients with impaired kidney function. Suitable dosage adjustments and safety monitoring are necessary in such cases.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Flucole 150 MG Tablet should be taken following all the instructions that are given by your doctor. To ensure complete recovery and no relapse, the full course of treatment should be followed. It is more effective if taken at the same time on all days. Any instance of side effect should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If you use the medicine, you are advised to monitor the baby closely for any adverse effects.

General warnings

Liver Injury

- Flucole 150 MG Tablet can cause moderate to severe side effects on liver and may result in liver failure in rare cases. Any known incidence of liver disease should be reported to the doctor. Dosage adjustments and safety monitoring might be required in such cases.

Allergy

- Flucole 150 MG Tablet and other medicines of the same group i.e Azoles could cause allergy in some patients. Any such known instance of allergy should be reported to the doctor.

Skin disorders

- Flucole 150 MG Tablet may cause a condition where the skin starts to peel off in some patients. If you have had fungal infections in the past, then symptoms of infections should be monitored closely.

Heart condition

- Caution is advised while using this medicine in patients with a history of cardiovascular disorder. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring might be required in such cases.

Kidney disease

- It is recommended to report any history of or active renal disorders to the doctor prior to the start of therapy with this medicine as necessary dosage adjustments may be made by the doctor for the safe use of this medicine.

Dizziness and seizures

- This medicine may cause dizziness or even seizures in few patients. Hence caution is adviced while driving and operating heavy machinery after taking this medicine.

Other drugs and supplements

- Flucole 150 MG Tablet is known to interact with a large number of other medicines and hence it becomes mandatory for you to report the use of all of them to the doctor.

Birth control

- Flucole 150 MG Tablet may interact with the birth control pill you might be consuming and hence contraception might be ineffective. Alternate means of birth control are to be adopted while you are taking this medicine.

Geriatric use

- Flucole 150 MG Tablet must be used with caution in elderly since the effects are more severe, warranting an adjustment in dosage.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Flucole 150 MG Tablet acts by stopping the production of a certain vital component for the fungi. This results in disruption of cell membrane formation process and growth of the organism are stunted.

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